Shondell: Boilers match up well

12:24 AM,
Dec. 4, 2012

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Hosting the NCAA Regional in Mackey Arena was plenty of motivation for Purdue's volleyball team to win matchups in the first two rounds at Tallahassee, Fla., over the weekend.

Purdue knocked off ninth-seeded Florida State, which ended Purdue's tournament run in last year's Sweet 16 en route to a Final Four appearance.

Now the Boilermakers have a chance to exorcise the demons experienced against Minnesota. The Gophers travel to West Lafayette having defeated Purdue in 12 of their last 13 meetings. Purdue ended an 11-match losing streak against Minnesota last season in West Lafayette. ...